The Social Atom: Diagramming/Mapping the Family/Social Network
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Create a visual representation of the nature and sense of connectedness of the relational network at any moment in time.
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Create a safe entry point for family of origin and trauma work.
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Identify and explain 4 or more types of social atoms.
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Explain how a social atom can create an entry point for family or origin and trauma work.
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Explain the connection between Morenean psychodrama and interpersonal neuropsychology.
Description
The social atom is essentially a diagram of any aspect, family, or friends in a person’s network.
Diagramming the social atom provides a treatment map of the network of relationships. It can be a full process done on paper and shared in one-to-one or group therapy, or it can begin on paper then be put into role plays, sculptures, or full psychodramas. It can reflect relational constellations from the past, present or even a desired or feared future. Social atoms offer clinicians and clients a treatment plan that can be used as a worksheet or embodied through the empty chair, sculpturing or role play.
In this session, we’ll explore the following types of social atoms and learn how to draw, share, and move one into role play.
Types of Social Atoms
- • Present Day Family Mapping
- • Family of Origin Family Mapping
- • Treatment Protocol (a social atom on entry into treatment, during therapy, and diagramming a desired future.)
- • Frozen Moment
- • Empowered/Resilient Moment
- • Future Projection
- • Treatment Protocol (a social atom on entry into treatment, during therapy, and diagramming a desired future.)
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Tian Dayton, Ph.D., is a Senior Fellow at The Meadows and a nationally renowned speaker, expert, and consultant in trauma, addiction, and psychodrama. Dr. Dayton is the director of The New York Psychodrama Training Institute and author of 15 books, including the soon-to-be-released Treating Adult Children of Relational Trauma, Sociometrics, Emotional Sobriety, The ACoA Trauma Syndrome, and others. A board-certified trainer in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, she’s spent her decades-long career adapting psychodrama and sociometry for work specifically with relational trauma and addictions. Her trademarked processes, Relational Trauma Repair/RTR-SOCIOMETRICS, are used nationally and worldwide. Dr. Dayton is a fellow of the American Society of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy ASGPP, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, their Scholar’s Award, the President’s Award, and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. She also won The Marty Mann Award, The Mona Mansell Award, and The Ackermann Black Award. Dr. Dayton earned her masters in educational psychology and Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She served on the faculty at NYU for eight years and has appeared as a guest expert on NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and other major media outlets.
Financially Sponsored By
- Relational Trauma Repair (RTR)